Last updated: May 17, 2026
We keep our cookie usage minimal and transparent. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. The cookies we use are for authentication, your saved preferences, and optional analytics.
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Anonymized page view data via Google Analytics helps us improve the platform. No personal data collected.
Saves your UI preferences (theme, editor settings) locally so you don't need to reconfigure on each visit.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, maintain your login session, and understand how you use the Service. Cookies are not programs and cannot execute code or carry viruses.
Below is a complete list of cookies set by Novus Music Visualizers:
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Maintains your authenticated session with NextAuth | 30 days | Essential |
| next-auth.csrf-token | CSRF protection for authentication forms | Session | Essential |
| __Secure-next-auth.* | Secure session cookies for HTTPS connections | 30 days | Essential |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — tracks page views and usage patterns (anonymized) | 2 years | Analytics |
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent choice (localStorage) | 1 year | Essential |
| theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference (localStorage) | Persistent | Preferences |
Note: "cookie-consent" and "theme" are stored in localStorage (not HTTP cookies), which means they are not transmitted to our servers.
Required for the Service to function. These cookies handle authentication (keeping you logged in), CSRF protection, and security. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
Help us understand how the Service is used so we can improve it. Data is anonymized and aggregated. We use Google Analytics 4. You can opt out using the toggle above or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Remember your UI preferences such as theme (dark/light mode) and editor settings so you don't need to reconfigure them on each visit. These are stored locally on your device only.
We only allow the third-party cookies listed in the table above (Google Analytics). We do not use advertising networks, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking cookies. Novus is ad-supported via Google AdSense (pending approval) — AdSense uses its own cookie policy which you can review at policies.google.com.
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We may update this Cookie Policy if we add or remove cookies. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify users of material changes.
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